These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world. Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories of these fascinating historical figures. Mexican outlaw Pancho Villa became a modern-day Robin Hood when he rebelled against the cruelty of Mexico's landowners. He later became a worldwide celebrity when his role in the Mexican Revolution led to his ruling northern Mexico in 1913.
These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they coll...
Women in Politics offers inspiring profiles of women who broke through gender barriers to become successful in the political realm--not only in the United States, but around the world. Delve deep into the lives of the world's most powerful women in politics, and learn how ambition and altruism make these extraordinary women truly extraordinary leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been serving California State in the House of Representatives since 1987. Pelosi became the first woman in history to lead a major party in U.S. Congress when she was elected by her colleagues as the Democratic leader of the...
Women in Politics offers inspiring profiles of women who broke through gender barriers to become successful in the political realm--not only in the Un...
Author of Down River, The Big Wander, and Far North--to name a few--Hobbs is famous for outdoor adventure stories that transport boys and girls to wild places that many only have dreamed of.
Author of Down River, The Big Wander, and Far North--to name a few--Hobbs is famous for outdoor adventure stories that transport boys and girls to wil...
When Laura Ingalls Wilder decided to write about her childhood on the American frontier, she had no idea that her books would become staples of children's literature. Wilder published her first book, "Little House in the Big Woods", at age 65. She went on to write seven more "Little House" books, finishing the last one when she was 76 years old. Born in 1867, Wilder realized that with the "Little House" books, she could capture a rich part of American history for posterity while sharing her personal memories with others. "Laura Ingalls Wilder" is a full-color biography that shows how these...
When Laura Ingalls Wilder decided to write about her childhood on the American frontier, she had no idea that her books would become staples of childr...
As a young girl growing up in El Paso, Texas, Pat Mora felt as though she belonged to two worlds - the American culture of Texas and the Latino culture of Mexico. When her parents gave her a typewriter as an 8th-grade graduation gift, Mora started expressing her feelings through poetry. She would go on to become the Chicana voice of the Southwest, telling stories about the desert and the Latino people who are forced to straddle two cultures. Mora has also turned her talents toward authoring storybooks for young readers, in which she teaches valuable lessons about being different, the...
As a young girl growing up in El Paso, Texas, Pat Mora felt as though she belonged to two worlds - the American culture of Texas and the Latino cultur...
A tiny country roughly the size of Indiana, Jordan has enjoyed a stable government throughout its 80-year history and has been a significant force in a tumultuous part of the world. Led by Hussein ibn Tallal for more than 40 years, the country built a strong economy, expanded personal freedoms, and assumed a key role in Middle Eastern affairs. Jordan is home to the ancient city of Petra, an archaeological site that remained unknown until 1812. Referred to in the Bible as Sela, Petra's structures were created by carving into the solid, rose-colored rocks. In 1985, it was designated a World...
A tiny country roughly the size of Indiana, Jordan has enjoyed a stable government throughout its 80-year history and has been a significant force in ...
This biography details the life of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the legislator who has earned a reputation as one of Washington's most liberal lawmakers.
This biography details the life of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the legislator...